Features of the Program
The Conservation Law Enforcement program provides students with a strong knowledge and application of laws regarding wildlife, natural resources and the environment. This program, ideal for those who would rather work outdoors than in an office, also provides an in-depth foundation of biology, ecology and environmental science. A vast system of networking enables students to interact with seasoned law enforcement and wildlife officials.
A Conservation Law Enforcement major completes credits in professional and general education courses. The general education core helps the student develop analytic and communication skills, and provides an understanding of the economic, political, and social context within which the criminal justice system functions. Professional courses consist of the most advanced instruction available in evidence, constitutional law, criminal law, and specific classes in wildlife/marine law enforcement, wildlife trafficking and conservation investigations.
Requirements for Conservation Law Enforcement Majors
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Husson University. At least 15 credits must be earned in Husson Criminal Justice/Conservation Law courses.
The programmatic learning outcomes for the B.S. Conservation Law Enforcement degree are:
- Students will understand core theories and practices in criminal justice and conservation law enforcement - Administration of Justice; Law Enforcement; Law Adjudication; Investigations; Interviewing and Report Writing; and Wildlife/Marine Law
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and professional communication skills.
- Students will apply legal and ethical principles to decision making.
- Students will apply quantitative and qualitative methods and tools to formulate decision alternatives.
- Students will apply critical thinking to diversity issues
- Students will demonstrate the ability to work with diverse colleagues in team situations.
| GENERAL ELECTIVES | ||
| BR 400 | Crisis Intervention Strategies | 3 |
| BY 192 & BL 192 | General Biology II and General Biology Lab II | 4 |
| EH 105 | College Writing * | 3 |
| HE 111 | The Husson Experience *** | 1-3 |
| or HE 114 | Husson Experience & Building Professional Skills | |
| MS 132 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| WB 210 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Foreign Culture and Conversation Elecitve | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Math I Elective | 4 | |
| Perspectives Elective | 3 | |
| Philosophical Elective | 3 | |
| PROGRAM SPECFIC CLASSES | ||
| BY 240 | Ecology | 3 |
| CJ 101 | Intro to Justice & Pub Safety | 3 |
| CJ 221 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| CJ 225 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 335 | Report Writing and Testifying | 3 |
| CN 105 | Wildland Fire | 3 |
| CN 125 | Intro to Conservation Law | 3 |
| CN 200 | Wildlife Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CN 346 | North American Wildlife/Fisheries Identification | 3 |
| CN 350 | Physical/Mental Health for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CN 426 | Wildlife Trafficking | 3 |
| CN 428 | Conservation Law Investigations | 3 |
| GS 101 | Foundations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| WB 215 | Wildlife Techniques | 3 |
| WB 301 | Population Biology | 3 |
| WB 323 | Dendrology and Field Botany | 3 |
| WB 425 | Habitat Assessment and Management | 3 |
| Open Electives | 27 | |
| Total Hours | 120-122 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CJ 101 | 3 | CJ 225 | 3 |
| CN 105 | 3 | CN 200 | 3 |
| CN 125 | 3 | BY 192 & BL 192 | 4 |
| EH 105* | 3 | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| HE 111 or 114 | 1-3 | Philosophical Elective | 3 |
| 13-15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BY 240 | 3 | CJ 221 | 3 |
| CN 346 | 3 | WB 215 | 3 |
| PY 111 | 3 | Foreign Language Culture & Conversation Elective | 3 |
| Math I Elective | 4 | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Perspectives Elective | 3 | Open Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CN 350 | 3 | CJ 335 | 3 |
| GS 101 | 3 | WB 301 | 3 |
| MS 132 | 3 | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| WB 210 | 3 | Open Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | Open Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| WB 323 | 3 | BR 400 | 3 |
| WB 425 | 3 | CN 426 | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | CN 428 | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | Open Elective | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | Open Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120-122 | |||
- ***
May not be required for degree completion.
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Students must receive a “C” or better in all courses marked with a *.